First Lady Melania Trump has come under fire for allegedly “snubbing” Queen Camilla during the state visit, with her choice of attire also raising eyebrows.
As she graced the state banquet, all eyes were on Melania’s ensemble.
She chose a vibrant yellow off-the-shoulder dress by Caroline Herrera, which she complemented with nude pumps and emerald earrings; however, while some deemed the outfit to be “inappropriate”, others were left debating whether her belt was pink or purple, sparking a discussion online.
Now, the First Lady is back in the spotlight, as a clip has gone viral where viewers claim she “ignored” Queen Camilla at the state banquet.
In the video, shared on TikTok, it’s suggested that Melania “blatantly ignored” the Queen as they interacted at the high-profile event, with a humorous song added to underscore the moment. The Queen is seen saying something to Melania, but she is looking away from her and appears to be conversing with Prince William instead.
This follows reports that Princess Kate was assigned a “secret mission” with Melania.
Since its posting, the video has garnered over 200,000 views and people were quick to voice their opinions, reports the Mirror.
One viewer commented: “She is the Queen Consort who is the host. That’s rude of her.”
Another chimed in: “She has no class and is dressed so inappropriately.”
One individual responded: “Poor Camilla, she’s talking to herself.”
Another chimed in: “Melania – not professional.”
However, some folks expressed sympathy for Melania, pointing out that she was engaged in conversation with another person at the time. One person noted: “She wasn’t ignoring Queen Camilla, she was engaged in a conversation with somebody else.
“Just because Camilla is Queen doesn’t mean etiquette flies out of the window.”
Another added: “People are so mean. It’s not ignoring. Melania and Queen Camilla are just talking to another person who is sitting next to Melania.”
Another observer remarked: “Melania was not ignoring Queen Camilla. She was talking to Prince William.”
On Wednesday (September 17), Donald Trump was treated like royalty as he and his wife, Melania, dined at Windsor Castle. However, one topic of discussion among critics was the attire worn by guests.
Many were quick to comment on the bold style of Melania’s dress, which exposed her shoulders. This was in stark contrast to Kate Middleton’s Phillipa Lepley full-length hand-embroidered gold lace evening coat worn over a silk crepe gown.
Camilla donned a floor length Royal blue Fiona Clare gown, a sapphire and diamond tiara, and a diamond necklace. The First Lady, Princess of Wales, and Queen Camilla all wore floor-sweeping dresses, but Melania’s was deemed to be “inappropriate” because it was off-the-shoulder and revealed a bit of skin.
Royal women traditionally don modest, conservative attire for formal occasions, including state banquets. Fashion etiquette expert Lucy Hume, who appeared on The Royal Family Channel on YouTube in November 2021, explained that guests must adhere to strict dress code guidelines when encountering members of the Royal Family.
In her discussion with The Independent, Hume referenced the annual Royal Ascot as a prime example, where dress requirements for the main Royal enclosure mandate that women’s clothing for both royals and attendees must “come below the knee” and feature covered shoulders.
The Royal Family posted a photograph on Instagram displaying Queen Camilla, King Charles, Donald Trump and the First Lady positioned in formation during the spectacular event. While some observers believed Melania appeared “amazing,” others quickly highlighted a possible breach of protocol.
Discussing Melania’s ensemble, one user commented: “The belt is just…nuh-uh. I may be mistaken but isn’t it inappropriate protocol to wear off the shoulder to such a function?”.
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